Posts by Heather Rodriguez
A big month of Achievement! | Jobs Matter
We have had an exciting month with EIGHT confirmed job offers! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6crls8Ig40&w=854&h=480] Meet the newest members of the workforce! Chris started with GiGi U in January of…
Read MoreHugs & Mugs Intern Spotlight | Liz
Hugs + Mugs is a café and retail store run by our GiGi U graduates, now referred to as “Interns” along with our support staff. Each intern will manage different…
Read MoreHugs & Mugs Intern Spotlight | Catie
Hugs + Mugs is a café and retail store run by our GiGi U graduates, now referred to as “Interns” along with our support staff. Each intern will manage different…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Impact – Hugs + Mugs
The Generation G movement is a social campaign from GiGi’s Playhouse, the mission is to make a conscious decision every day to be accepting, generous & kind. A huge part…
Read More2017 GiGi’s Playhouse 5k – The Interns thoughts.
Playhouse families, volunteers, sponsors and friends united on Sunday, June 11th in support of individuals with Down syndrome at the 14th Annual GiGi’s Playhouse Chicagoland 5K Fun Run, Walk and…
Read MoreVolunteering | Hugs + Mugs
Every GiGi’s Playhouse offers signature therapeutic and education based programs throughout the week and on the weekends at designated times. Volunteers are the heartbeat of every Playhouse. Here at…
Read MoreHugs & Mugs Mentor Spotlight | Patrick
hugs + mugs is café and retail store run by our gigi u graduates, now referred to as “interns” along with our support staff. each will manage different aspects…
Read MoreGiGi’s Impact | GiGi U
On April 20th we had a GiGi’s University Graduation and welcomed a new group of interns into the Hugs & Mugs Cafe! This is always an exciting time! Today we…
Read MoreMentor Spotlight | Farzin
Hugs + Mugs is café and retail store run by our GiGi U graduates, now referred to as “interns” along with our support staff. Each will manage different aspects of…
Read MoreHosting the perfect event with help from Hugs + Mugs
Hugs + Mugs Parties, Field Trips, & Events Hugs + Mugs is a café and retail store run by our GiGi U graduates, now referred to as “interns” along with…
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